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Have Cyst On Kidney. What Are The Complication?
Question: Hi
I have a 6inch benign cyst on my right kidney . Is it life threatening .,,please answer
I have a 6inch benign cyst on my right kidney . Is it life threatening .,,please answer
Hello ma'am. Thank you for your query.
Your diagnosis is of a 6 inch simple kidney cyst.
A simple kidney cyst is completely harmless and does not even require treatment unless it causes symptoms (pain, fever, chills, etc.) or complications (infection, impaired kidney functions, etc.). Treatment involves a needle being inserted through the skin with ultrasound guidance, draining and disinfecting the cyst. A large or recurring cyst might require surgery. Not at all life threatening. Do not worry.
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you.
Best wishes.
Your diagnosis is of a 6 inch simple kidney cyst.
A simple kidney cyst is completely harmless and does not even require treatment unless it causes symptoms (pain, fever, chills, etc.) or complications (infection, impaired kidney functions, etc.). Treatment involves a needle being inserted through the skin with ultrasound guidance, draining and disinfecting the cyst. A large or recurring cyst might require surgery. Not at all life threatening. Do not worry.
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you.
Best wishes.
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